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Collection of 3 French 19th Century Zinc Roof Finials
Collection of 3 French 19th Century Zinc Roof Finials

Collection of 3 French 19th Century Zinc Roof Finials

Located in Buisson, FR

Great and rare collection of zinc finials, France circa 1850-1900. Weathered. Measures: H: 65-79cm, W: 13.5-16cm Measurement here below of the largest.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Collection of 3, 19th Century French Zinc Flame Roof Finials
Collection of 3, 19th Century French Zinc Flame Roof Finials

Collection of 3, 19th Century French Zinc Flame Roof Finials

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful collection of 3 zinc flame roof finials. France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered, small

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Collection of 3, 19th Century French Zinc Arrow Roof Finials
Collection of 3, 19th Century French Zinc Arrow Roof Finials

Collection of 3, 19th Century French Zinc Arrow Roof Finials

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful collection of 3 zinc arrow roof finials. France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered, small

Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Pair of Antique Chinese Architectural Ornament Fish Roof Tile Figure Statues
Pair of Antique Chinese Architectural Ornament Fish Roof Tile Figure Statues

Pair of Antique Chinese Architectural Ornament Fish Roof Tile Figure Statues

Located in Forney, TX

A whimsical pair of large Qing Dynasty (1636–1912) Sancai glazed ceramic figural roof tiles with

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Paint, Earthenware

Antique French 19th Century Zinc Dove Roof Finial, Circa 1850-1900
Antique French 19th Century Zinc Dove Roof Finial, Circa 1850-1900

Antique French 19th Century Zinc Dove Roof Finial, Circa 1850-1900

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and very rare zinc roof ornament with a dove. France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered, minor

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Glazed Ceramic Koi Fish Roof Tile
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Glazed Ceramic Koi Fish Roof Tile

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Glazed Ceramic Koi Fish Roof Tile

Located in Pomona, CA

This Vintage Chinese Ceramic roof tile is 100% hand made and hand carved of Chinese traditional Koi

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

18/19th Century French Hand Forged Iron Folk Art Roof Finial Ornament
18/19th Century French Hand Forged Iron Folk Art Roof Finial Ornament

18/19th Century French Hand Forged Iron Folk Art Roof Finial Ornament

Located in Buisson, FR

Wonderful folk art hand forged iron roof finial with birds. France circa 1750-1850. Weathered

Category

Antique 18th Century French Folk Art Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

1800s Verdigris Copper Obelisk Roof Finial from Falls River, MA High School
1800s Verdigris Copper Obelisk Roof Finial from Falls River, MA High School

1800s Verdigris Copper Obelisk Roof Finial from Falls River, MA High School

Located in New York, NY

1800s copper obelisk roof finial from a Falls River high school in MA. This can be seen at our 149

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Architectural Elements

Materials

Copper

1968. rare prefab house Nikolaos Xasteros
1968. rare prefab house Nikolaos Xasteros

1968. rare prefab house Nikolaos Xasteros

By Nikolaos Xasteros

Located in Perpignan, FR

assembly The house consists of the following elements: - 2 fiberglass shell roof elements + gelcoat - 3

Category

Vintage 1960s French Space Age Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal

Tiki Style Bamboo Terrarium  Vivarium Reptile Tank
Tiki Style Bamboo Terrarium  Vivarium Reptile Tank

Tiki Style Bamboo Terrarium Vivarium Reptile Tank

By Ritts Tropitan

Located in New York, NY

. The case consists of three elements, roof, terrarium, and base. Roof element has two swing open doors

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Asian Art, Objects and...

Materials

Bamboo

An English Tole Pagoda Form Lantern
An English Tole Pagoda Form Lantern

An English Tole Pagoda Form Lantern

Located in New York, NY

An English tole pagoda form chinoiserie lantern. With a two-tiered roof having splayed upswept

Category

Vintage 1960s English Chinoiserie Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Belmont Park Racetrack Green Oak & Iron Outdoor Bench
Belmont Park Racetrack Green Oak & Iron Outdoor Bench

Belmont Park Racetrack Green Oak & Iron Outdoor Bench

Located in New York, NY

under a roof and protected from the elements. Small quantity available at time of posting. Please

Category

Early 20th Century American Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of 19th Century Faience Roof Elements Made into Lamps
Pair of 19th Century Faience Roof Elements Made into Lamps

Pair of 19th Century Faience Roof Elements Made into Lamps

Located in Atlanta, GA

I love the design of these roof elements! There is a lot of movement in the design and looks like

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Faience

Pair of Architectural Metal Sconces
Pair of Architectural Metal Sconces

Pair of Architectural Metal Sconces

Located in St.amford, CT

Pair of architectural roof elements fabricated into sconces, newly wired. Great surface.

Category

20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Monkey Roof Tile
Monkey Roof Tile

Monkey Roof Tile

Sold|$2,800

Monkey Roof Tile

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Plaster monkey roof tile with original finish.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Architectural Elements

Materials

Plaster

French Roof Finial
French Roof Finial

French Roof Finial

Located in Birmingham, AL

Charming early 20th century French zinc roof finial.

Category

Early 20th Century French Country Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Thailand Roof Support
Thailand Roof Support

Thailand Roof Support

Located in Sarasota, FL

A Northern Thailand hand carved teak wood roof support, dragon design, on metal stand

Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Architectural Elements

Architectural Copper Roof Finial
Architectural Copper Roof Finial

Architectural Copper Roof Finial

Located in Pasadena, CA

Architectural Copper Roof Finial.

Category

Vintage 1920s Architectural Elements

French Zinc Roof Finial
French Zinc Roof Finial

French Zinc Roof Finial

Located in Nashville, TN

French Zinc Roof Finial

Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Terra Cotta Roof Ornament
Terra Cotta Roof Ornament

Terra Cotta Roof Ornament

Located in San Francisco, CA

French terra cotta 'pine cone' roof ornament

Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Figural Roof Tile
Chinese Figural Roof Tile

Chinese Figural Roof Tile

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Court official holding fan, wearing deep green robe and traditional black hat.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Architectural Elements

Pair of French roof finials

Pair of French roof finials

Located in Houston, TX

Near pair iron roof finials on new bases. Priced as pair.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Thai Terra Cotta Roof Finials
Thai Terra Cotta Roof Finials

Thai Terra Cotta Roof Finials

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Terra cotta roof finials in swirling pineapple design. Beautiful mossy growth and lovely coloration

Category

20th Century Thai Garden Ornaments

Materials

Terracotta

Indonesian Ironwood Roof Finial
Indonesian Ironwood Roof Finial

Indonesian Ironwood Roof Finial

Located in San Marino, CA

Indonesian ironwood roof finials from Southern Borneo. With a deep patina heavily weather-worn

Category

20th Century Indonesian Tribal Balustrades and Fixtures

Iron roof finial with rooster
Iron roof finial with rooster

Iron roof finial with rooster

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Forged iron with lead weights and sheet iron rooster vane

Category

Antique 19th Century European Architectural Elements

Materials

Lead

Ming Roof Tile Foo Lion
Ming Roof Tile Foo Lion

Ming Roof Tile Foo Lion

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Wonderfully expressive large foo lion, green glazed body with applied decoration in black and yellow

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Statues

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Italian Bas Relief Roof Tiles
Antique Italian Bas Relief Roof Tiles

Antique Italian Bas Relief Roof Tiles

Located in DeSoto, KS

These antique terra cotta roof tiles from Italy have charming bas relief images of two birds in a

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Architectural Elements

Materials

Terracotta

19th C. French Gargole Roof Orniment
19th C. French Gargole Roof Orniment

19th C. French Gargole Roof Orniment

Located in San Francisco, CA

Decorative & rare brown glazed terracotta 'gargoyle' roof orniment 19th Century, France

Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Pair of Century temple roof tiles
Pair of Century temple roof tiles

Pair of Century temple roof tiles

Located in Westport, CT

Pair of temple roof peak tiles from Southern China with beautiful patina.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Architectural Elements

Pair of French Pigeon Roof Tiles
Pair of French Pigeon Roof Tiles

Pair of French Pigeon Roof Tiles

Located in Montecito, CA

A pair of French pigeon roof tiles; Mid-Century. Measures: 21"W x 8.25"D x 10.5"H 19.75"W x 8.25

Category

Mid-20th Century French Garden Ornaments

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Ming Foo Lion Roof Tile
Chinese Ming Foo Lion Roof Tile

Chinese Ming Foo Lion Roof Tile

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Wonderfully expressive foo dog, female with paw on pup, very detailed with applied flowers, bushy tail, big ears and fur.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Architectural Elements

Materials

Turquoise

Large Pair of Polychrome Deco Roof Tiles
Large Pair of Polychrome Deco Roof Tiles

Large Pair of Polychrome Deco Roof Tiles

Located in Pasadena, CA

These are based on the classic Greek roof tile but with a mad vibrant glaze.The gilding is extra

Category

Early 20th Century American Architectural Elements

Architectural "Flat" Roof Panel by Jean Prouvé
Architectural "Flat" Roof Panel by Jean Prouvé

Architectural "Flat" Roof Panel by Jean Prouvé

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Prefabricated, "flat" roof panel from an architectural project by Jean Prouvé, which lock

Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal

Antique Copper and Steel Rotating Roof Vent
Antique Copper and Steel Rotating Roof Vent

Antique Copper and Steel Rotating Roof Vent

Located in Southfield, MI

Fantastic patina on this century old rotating roof vent rendered in copper, rivited together, and

Category

Early 20th Century American Architectural Elements

Materials

Copper, Steel

A Tall, Decorative Garden or Roof Finial
A Tall, Decorative Garden or Roof Finial

A Tall, Decorative Garden or Roof Finial

Located in New Orleans, LA

A tall lead finial with lion head and acanthus leaf decoration, mounted on a low profile iron base.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Garden Ornaments

Materials

Lead

French lead garden or roof finial.
French lead garden or roof finial.

French lead garden or roof finial.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Tall lead roof finial with oak leaf and lions' head embellishments. NOW MOUNTED, ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Category

Antique 19th Century French Balustrades and Fixtures

Materials

Lead

Antique Zinc Roof Ornament from France
Antique Zinc Roof Ornament from France

Antique Zinc Roof Ornament from France

Located in Atlanta, GA

We are not sure where this whimsical roof ornament started out but it is possible it topped a

Category

Early 20th Century French Balustrades and Fixtures

Materials

Zinc, Iron

Antique 19th Century Ceiling Pressed Tin Roof Tile
Antique 19th Century Ceiling Pressed Tin Roof Tile

Antique 19th Century Ceiling Pressed Tin Roof Tile

Located in Hartlepool, GB

American 19th century architectural American pressed tin ceiling tile with original paint.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Rustic Architectural Elements

Materials

Tin

Small Tole Oeil de Boeuf Roof Ornament from France
Small Tole Oeil de Boeuf Roof Ornament from France

Small Tole Oeil de Boeuf Roof Ornament from France

Located in Atlanta, GA

Small tole oeil de boeuf roof ornament from France.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Pair of Star in Circle Cast Iron Roof Stars
Pair of Star in Circle Cast Iron Roof Stars

Pair of Star in Circle Cast Iron Roof Stars

Located in Sheffield, MA

A pair of cast iron, heavy duty architectural roof stars. A highly decorative shelf of mantelpiece

Category

Antique 19th Century American Architectural Elements

Iron Tea Garden Art Lantern with Hexagonal Roof Japanese
Iron Tea Garden Art Lantern with Hexagonal Roof Japanese

Iron Tea Garden Art Lantern with Hexagonal Roof Japanese

Located in Monterey, CA

Iron tea garden lantern with hexagonal roof Material: Iron Origin: Japan Age: circa 1900s Size

Category

20th Century Japanese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

French Antique Roof Tiles from Provence, 19th Century, France
French Antique Roof Tiles from Provence, 19th Century, France

French Antique Roof Tiles from Provence, 19th Century, France

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Original and authentic French antique roof tiles in terracotta from Provence, Paris, East of France

Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Architectural Elements

Materials

Terracotta

Coq, Dated 1737 from the Roof of "Abbe Pouillies"
Coq, Dated 1737 from the Roof of "Abbe Pouillies"

Coq, Dated 1737 from the Roof of "Abbe Pouillies"

Located in Houston, TX

Coq from the roof of an Abbey in the town of Charleville, France. "1737" etched in metal. Detail

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Statues

Materials

Metal

Pair of Unusual 19th Century Antique Zinc Roof Finials
Pair of Unusual 19th Century Antique Zinc Roof Finials

Pair of Unusual 19th Century Antique Zinc Roof Finials

Located in Sint Joris Weert, BE

Adorable pair of salvaged zinc roof finials, with a wonderful patina caused by the weather

Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Pair Enormous Fish Roof Tiles, Qing Period China ca.1850
Pair Enormous Fish Roof Tiles, Qing Period China ca.1850

Pair Enormous Fish Roof Tiles, Qing Period China ca.1850

Located in Houston, TX

Pair Enormous Fish Roof Tiles, Qing Period, China c.1850. The extraordinary scale and hand painted

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Statues

Materials

Wood, Pottery

Architectural roof element of cast iron, 19th Century
Architectural roof element of cast iron, 19th Century

Architectural roof element of cast iron, 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Architectural roof element of cast iron. To see more items from Foxglove Antiques

Category

Antique 19th Century French Balustrades and Fixtures

A Murano Camer Glass Chandelier Done For Mazzega Circa 1970's
A Murano Camer Glass Chandelier Done For Mazzega Circa 1970's

A Murano Camer Glass Chandelier Done For Mazzega Circa 1970's

By Camer Glass, AVMazzega, Mazzega

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A Murano Camer glass chandelier done for Mazzega circa 1970's. The glass "roof tile" shaped

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Indonesian Mythological ‘Naga’ Dragons, Circa 1950
Indonesian Mythological ‘Naga’ Dragons, Circa 1950

Indonesian Mythological ‘Naga’ Dragons, Circa 1950

By Apo Kayan People

Located in San Marino, CA

. There were five much larger elements attached to the center of the peaked roof. One of these elements

Category

20th Century Indonesian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Slate Roof Dovecote
Slate Roof Dovecote

Slate Roof Dovecote

Located in Stamford, CT

Antique slate roof dovecote, circa 1870.  

Category

Antique 19th Century Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Ironwood Roof Finial
Ironwood Roof Finial

Ironwood Roof Finial

Located in San Marino, CA

An Indonesian ironwoof roof finial, from Southern Borneo. It is deeply patina'd and weather worn.

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Architectural Elements

Gorgeous Copper Roof Finial
Gorgeous Copper Roof Finial

Gorgeous Copper Roof Finial

Located in North Beninngton, VT

This is a 10 as far as roof finial's go. Copper with a beautiful verdigris.

Category

Antique 19th Century Architectural Elements

Materials

Copper

Terracotta Anthemion Roof Tile
Terracotta Anthemion Roof Tile

Terracotta Anthemion Roof Tile

Located in Richmond, VA

Terracotta anthemion roof tile, circa 1880. Anthemion was a design consisting of a number of

Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Architectural Elements

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Terracotta Anthemion Roof Tiles
Pair of Terracotta Anthemion Roof Tiles

Pair of Terracotta Anthemion Roof Tiles

Located in Richmond, VA

Pair of terracotta anthemion roof tiles, circa 1880. Anthemion was a design consisting of a number

Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Architectural Elements

Materials

Terracotta

Antique French Architectural Zinc Galvanized Roof Finial Obelisk
Antique French Architectural Zinc Galvanized Roof Finial Obelisk

Antique French Architectural Zinc Galvanized Roof Finial Obelisk

Located in Hartlepool, GB

Fantastic patinated zinc galvanized roof finial which was used as a lightening conductor on a barn

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Large-Scale Wooden Purple Martin Birdhouse with Wood Shingle Roof
Large-Scale Wooden Purple Martin Birdhouse with Wood Shingle Roof

Large-Scale Wooden Purple Martin Birdhouse with Wood Shingle Roof

Located in Cardiff, CA

This is a wonderful addition to any garden room or loggia with its weathered finish and grand scale. Light it and make a fabulous feature piece.         

Category

20th Century American Garden Ornaments

Materials

Wood

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Roof Elements For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of roof elements for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct roof elements — often made from metal, zinc and ceramic — can elevate any home. Roof elements have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Roof elements made by Neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with Folk Art — are very popular at 1stDibs. Roof elements have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Bavent, J. Filmont Caen and Jean Prouvé are consistently popular.

How Much are Roof Elements?

Roof elements can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,325, while the lowest priced sells for $150 and the highest can go for as much as $41,906.

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Choosing the right antique or vintage building and garden elements can prove pivotal when you’re working to beautify any room in your home or just put the finishing touches on a garden or other outdoor area.

It takes time and effort to improve your outdoor space or merely to bring an air of tranquility to an indoor area set aside for private relaxation or gathering with friends. The good news is that 1stDibs can help.

To introduce a sense of timelessness to a back patio or interior common area, choose cast-stone statues or sculptural busts for a dose of drama or select ornate architectural elements such as corbels, plaques or panels made of marble or iron. Elsewhere, find a focal point in your living room and create a “feature wall” by bringing pops of color into a corner with handmade antique ceramic tiles.

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On 1stDibs, find a sprawling collection of antique garden furniture and architectural elements that meet every need. Our offerings include everything from sculptural bathroom fixtures to flooring ideas to pedestals and columns designed in a variety of styles and much more.